Movie Description
Mo' Better Blues
(1990)Overview
Talented but self-centered trumpeter Bleek Gilliam is obsessed with his music and indecisiveness about his girlfriends Indigo and Clarke. But when he is forced to come to the aid of his manager and childhood friend, Bleek finds his world more fragile than he ever imagined.
Featured Crew
- Director : Spike Lee
- Producer : Spike Lee
- Writer : Spike Lee
- Editor : Sam Pollard
- Cast : Denzel Washington,Spike Lee,Wesley Snipes,Giancarlo Esposito,John Turturro,Nicholas Turturro,Robin Harris,Joie Lee,Charlie Murphy,Cynda Williams,Flavor Flav,Bill Nunn,Dick Anthony Williams,Samuel L. Jackson,Tracy Camilla Johns,Coati Mundi,Scot Anthony Robinson,Abbey Lincoln,Rubén Blades,Diahann Carroll,Leonard L. Thomas
Cast
Bleek Gilliam
Giant
Shadow Henderson (Sax)
Left Hand Lacey (Piano)
Moe Flatbush
Josh Flatbush
Butterbean Jones
Indigo
Eggy
Clarke Bentancourt
Impatient Movie Patron
Bottom Hammer
Big Stop Williams
Madlock
Club Patron
Roberto
Cooley
Lillian Gilliam
Petey
Jazz Club Singer (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleMo' Better Blues
Status Released
Release Information
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1990-08-03
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 09m
Budget₹ 10000000
Revenue₹ 16153593
Production Companies40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks,Universal Pictures
Genres
- Drama
- Music